Why does lightning cause fires?
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down how lightning can lead to fires.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard breaks down how lightning can lead to fires.
Arrested in his boxers, man accused of violently attacking couple
A man was arrested in his boxers by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. He is accused of violently attacking a couple who both work as tow truck drivers. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the latest in Clermont.
A man was arrested in his boxers by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. He is accused of violently attacking a couple who both work as tow truck drivers. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the latest in Clermont.
Does home insurance cover lightning damage?
A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.
A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.
SpaceX Starship explodes during 9th test flight
SpaceX's Starship exploded over Africa Tuesday evening after launching from Texas. Although it exploded, it was the farthest the ship has gone into space thus far. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what happened during Starship's 9th test flight.
SpaceX's Starship exploded over Africa Tuesday evening after launching from Texas. Although it exploded, it was the farthest the ship has gone into space thus far. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what happened during Starship's 9th test flight.
MCO invests millions into terminal C
The Orlando International Airport announced Wednesday that it would be investing millions into terminal C less than 3-years after its initial opening. FOX 35's Caroline Coles has more information in Orlando.
The Orlando International Airport announced Wednesday that it would be investing millions into terminal C less than 3-years after its initial opening. FOX 35's Caroline Coles has more information in Orlando.
Florida contractor scams several victims out of thousands for Hurricane Ian repairs, police say
A Florida contractor has been sentenced after police say he scammed multiple victims out of thousands of dollars for Hurricane Ian repairs.
A Florida contractor has been sentenced after police say he scammed multiple victims out of thousands of dollars for Hurricane Ian repairs.
President Trump swears in Jeanine Pirro
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.
On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.
Rep. Soto announces grants for Orlando, Kissimmee airports
Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
City of Orlando transforms hotel into apartments
Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.
Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.
Secretary Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister
Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.
Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.
Graduation for children fighting cancer in Orlando
The Morgan Center is hosting a very special graduation for its Orlando class of preschoolers battling cancer. At this special ceremony, 14 children will graduate in their white caps and gowns. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie travels to the ceremony to speak with some of the children and their families.
The Morgan Center is hosting a very special graduation for its Orlando class of preschoolers battling cancer. At this special ceremony, 14 children will graduate in their white caps and gowns. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie travels to the ceremony to speak with some of the children and their families.
Puppy injured in dog park attack
A dog and its owner are being sought after a violent attack at a dog park in Marion County left two people injured and a 9-month-old English Springer Spaniel puppy named Mae critically hurt.
A dog and its owner are being sought after a violent attack at a dog park in Marion County left two people injured and a 9-month-old English Springer Spaniel puppy named Mae critically hurt.
Could a pro soccer team be coming to Winter Garden?
The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.
The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.
Update on the I-4 Under the Bridge project
The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.
The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.
SpaceX launches more satellites into low-Earth orbit
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Wednesday morning. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from NASA?s Kennedy Space Center at 9:30 a.m., carrying 27 Starlink satellites.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Wednesday morning. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from NASA?s Kennedy Space Center at 9:30 a.m., carrying 27 Starlink satellites.
Truck fire on the turnpike near Clermont
All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.
All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.
Volunteer pastor charged with child sex crimes
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested Daniel R. Lamppin on child sex crimes.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested Daniel R. Lamppin on child sex crimes.
Flooding causes Orlando lane closures
Flooding from Tuesday's rain and thunderstorms led to two lane closures on S. John Young Parkway near C.R. Smith Street in Orlando on Wednesday morning. It's unclear when the area will reopen.
Flooding from Tuesday's rain and thunderstorms led to two lane closures on S. John Young Parkway near C.R. Smith Street in Orlando on Wednesday morning. It's unclear when the area will reopen.
Florida mom killed in crash after driver suffers tire blowout
A Titusville mother of three, Olivia Maggs, was killed in a crash on I-95 in Florida when another driver experienced a tire blowout, causing his vehicle to collide with her van, officials said.
A Titusville mother of three, Olivia Maggs, was killed in a crash on I-95 in Florida when another driver experienced a tire blowout, causing his vehicle to collide with her van, officials said.
New video shows moments man allegedly fires gun outside DeLand bar
New surveillance footage shows the moment a man walked up to another outside a DeLand bar and allegedly pulled the trigger in a shooting police say stemmed from a $5 drink dispute.
New surveillance footage shows the moment a man walked up to another outside a DeLand bar and allegedly pulled the trigger in a shooting police say stemmed from a $5 drink dispute.